Srinakarin Train Night Market
With myriad places to visit in Bangkok, night markets are the kind of places you can explore repeatedly without ever feeling bored. This is because each visit offers the chance to experience new items and savour mouth-watering food every time.
Srinakarin Train Night Market, aka Talad Rot Fai in Thai, is a famous long-standing night market that any first-time travellers in Bangkok should visit, thanks to its retro atmosphere, tons of clothing items, and antique collectibles.
A retro warehouse-themed night market with antique and vintage collectibles
Try asking Bangkok locals to recommend a night market to visit, we confirm this Srinakarin Train Night Market will come up in a list. It’s considered one of the best night markets in Bangkok.
Anyone visiting this market will undoubtedly want to capture a photo with the iconic sign at the entrance, showing they have arrived at this picturesque market.
The establishment resembles a warehouse with various shops on both sides.
Image credit: @ann_nakajub via Instagram
Outside the warehouse, the market offers all kinds of Thai food stalls, be it grilled seafood, spicy pork soup, Northeastern food, mookata, or traditional Thai snacks. Many restaurants are packed with crowds., a clear indication that they are worth trying.
There is also a bar zone featuring a variety of bars where you can unwind for the night.
While nowadays most markets bring trendy and stylish clothes to sell at their shops, this night market could be a rare place where you can find vintage jackets and jeans that are hard to come by in typical markets.
And even if you’re looking for stylish garments, you’ll find many of them here as well.
If you love browsing or collecting vintage items, you’ll find many shops with old collectibles in the vintage zone that will give you joy. Perfect for a vintage enthusiast.
While you’re here, keep an eye out for a retro brick building with arch windows. This iconic spot is well-known for its photogenic appeal, complemented by classic cars positioned outside.
Furthermore, do look out for Rod’s Moto Cafe — another photo spot featuring a vintage gas station adorned with beautiful lights and classic cars.
You can travel to this market by the MRT Yellow Line. Get a train ride to Suan Luang Rama 9 and walk to the market in about 10 minutes.
Experience a retro vibe at Srinakarin Train Night Market
Bangkok offers copious day and night markets to wander for fun, but Srinakarin Train Night Market promises you a unique experience that you won’t find it elsewhere. If your friends and you desire a chill night out, consider paying a visit to this night market.
Understand that you might want more places to add to your list, so feel free to explore The One Ratchada: the new face of Ratchada’s famous night market, Indy Market: a night market in Thonburi, and Patpong Night Market: an outdoor shopping paradise with lively go-go bars.
Address: 1 4 Srinakarin Rd, Nong Bon, Prawet, Bangkok 10250
Opening hours: 5pm-1am, Thurs-Sun
Nearest train station: MRT Suang Luang Rama 9
Contact: +66 8 1827 5885 | Talad Rod Fat’s Facebook | Google Maps
Cover image adapted from: @ann_nakajub via Instagram and @ann_nakajub via Instagram